Savers (UK retailer)

Aegon’s trading update for third quarter 2023

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Thursday, November 16, 2023

We expect the full-year 2023 operating capital generation from the units to be around EUR 1.2 billion; up from the previous guidance of more than EUR 1.0 billion.

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  • We expect the full-year 2023 operating capital generation from the units to be around EUR 1.2 billion; up from the previous guidance of more than EUR 1.0 billion.
  • As outlined at our Capital Markets Day 2023 in June, a key strategic focus is to ensure that our US business, Transamerica, reaches its full potential.
  • In the third quarter, Transamerica’s Strategic Assets have continued to deliver growth.
  • Second half 2023 results – March 1, 2024
    First quarter 2024 trading update – May 16, 2024
    Annual General Meeting – June 12, 2024
    First half 2024 results – August 22, 2024
    The conference call and Q&A can be followed via a live audio webcast on our website.

Aegon reports first half year 2023 results

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Thursday, August 17, 2023

Sales momentum in asset management and UK Retail businesses affected by challenging market conditions

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  • Sales momentum in asset management and UK Retail businesses affected by challenging market conditions
    “Aegon had a solid first half of the year.
  • The capital ratios of our main units remained above their respective operating levels in the first half of 2023.
  • At the same time, results at Aegon’s asset management and UK Retail businesses continued to be affected by adverse market conditions.
  • In addition, Aegon has increased its economic ownership in its Brazilian joint venture, Mongeral Aegon Group, to almost 60%.

Aegon’s trading update for the first quarter 2023

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Wednesday, May 17, 2023

Operating capital generation before holding funding and operating expenses increases by 5% compared with the first quarter of 2022 to EUR 292 million.

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  • Operating capital generation before holding funding and operating expenses increases by 5% compared with the first quarter of 2022 to EUR 292 million.
  • in the second half of 2023
    Strong sales growth in US Strategic Assets, UK Workplace business, and life insurance businesses in China and Brazil.
  • Aegon will report IFRS results for the first half-year and second half-year to align with a.s.r.’s reporting cycle.
  • We delivered strong commercial growth and advanced our strategic priorities in the first quarter.

Aegon reports fourth quarter 2022 results

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Thursday, February 9, 2023

Previously announced impairment loss from classifying Aegon the Netherlands as held for sale following the transaction with a.s.r.

Key Points: 
  • Previously announced impairment loss from classifying Aegon the Netherlands as held for sale following the transaction with a.s.r.
  • During the quarter, we announced the transaction to combine our Dutch businesses with a.s.r., a historic milestone for the company.
  • Our net result for the fourth quarter reflects the previously announced impairment loss as a result of classifying Aegon the Netherlands as held for sale.
  • In the fourth quarter, we introduced the first phase of More Ways to Save in the UK, a new savings proposition with enhanced online services.

Cazoo Announces Second Quarter and First Half 2022 Financial Results

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Tuesday, August 2, 2022

The UK used car market remains by far the largest in Europe, with approximately 8m transactions annually worth over 100bn.

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  • The UK used car market remains by far the largest in Europe, with approximately 8m transactions annually worth over 100bn.
  • The Company today also announces the appointment of Paul Woolf as Chief Financial Officer, who will join and succeed Stephen Morana during Q4 of this year.
  • Alex Chesterman OBE, Founder & CEO of Cazoo, commented I am delighted to welcome Paul to the Cazoo team.
  • Preliminary financial results are subject to risks and uncertainties, many of which are not within Cazoos control.

Resilience Drives International Growth with Senior Appointments in Underwriting, Claims, Distribution, and Security

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Monday, July 25, 2022

Resilience has made key hires to their security team in support of its UK expansion, appointing industry veteran Simon West as Cyber Advisory Lead.

Key Points: 
  • Resilience has made key hires to their security team in support of its UK expansion, appointing industry veteran Simon West as Cyber Advisory Lead.
  • "We are extremely excited to add Simon West to our growing security team," said Michael McNerney, SVP of Security at Resilience.
  • "Simon is a recognized security expert with years of practical experience helping clients achieve cyber resilience."
  • Jenner has over 20 years of experience in international insurance and most recently served as Group COO at Orient Insurance in Dubai.

Cazoo Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2021 Financial Results

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Thursday, April 7, 2022

UK Retail GPU was previously referred to as Retail GPU as we did not have non-UK retail revenues prior to December 2021.

Key Points: 
  • UK Retail GPU was previously referred to as Retail GPU as we did not have non-UK retail revenues prior to December 2021.
  • The financial results for our year ended December 31, 2021 presented in this announcement are unaudited.
  • Our actual results may differ from these unaudited results due to the completion of our financial closing procedures, final adjustments, external auditor review of the financial data and other developments that may arise between the date of this press release and the time that financial results for the year ended December 31, 2021 are finalized.
  • Preliminary financial results are subject to risks and uncertainties, many of which are not within our control.

The IoT Community Announces Red Hat as a Diamond-level Corporate Member in its Elite IoT Ecosystem

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Tuesday, November 16, 2021

The IoT CommunityTM (Internet of Things Community) , the worlds largest community of CXOs and IoT professionals and practitioners, announces Red Hat has joined its elite IoT ecosystem as a Diamond level corporate member.

Key Points: 
  • The IoT CommunityTM (Internet of Things Community) , the worlds largest community of CXOs and IoT professionals and practitioners, announces Red Hat has joined its elite IoT ecosystem as a Diamond level corporate member.
  • Red Hats corporate membership adds to the elite IoT Community ecosystem, composed of the biggest names in technology and household names across the IoT industry.
  • Iain Boyle, Chief Architect for UK Retail at Red Hat, will take part in the IoT Community Diamond Member panel .
  • Red Hat, the Red Hat logo, and Ansible are trademarks or registered trademarks of Red Hat, Inc. or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries.

EO Charging Partners with Mercedes-Benz Vans to Accelerate Electrification

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Thursday, October 14, 2021

As part of the charging program, EO resolved any Europe-wide on-site or remote issue in an average time of under three hours.

Key Points: 
  • As part of the charging program, EO resolved any Europe-wide on-site or remote issue in an average time of under three hours.
  • This explains why Mercedes-Benz Vans UK has chosen to add EO as a charging partner.
  • EO Charging recently announced an agreement for a business combination with First Reserve Sustainable Growth Corp. (NASDAQ: FRSG), which is expected to result in EO Charging becoming a public company listed on the NASDAQ exchange.
  • EO Charging (EO) is a leading technology solutions provider in the EV sector.